Total births
383
Boys' name · since 1907
Esaw
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 383 babies named Esaw, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 383
- total births
- 1907–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Esaw is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 383 have been recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Esaw has been recorded 383 times among boys since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1968.
- 383 total births
- 1907–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
383 boys have been named Esaw since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 383
- total births
- 1907–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Esaw was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
15 babies were named Esaw in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Esaw's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Esaw's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1907, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Esaw at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Esaw popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1968
- Peak year (1923)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Esaw by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Esaw's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Esaw births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
85 births
- 1930s
1930s
78 births
- 1940s
1940s
62 births
- 1950s
1950s
66 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 85 births (22% of all-time use).
Esaw by state
Where Esaw concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 17 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.3% |
South Carolina share of Esaw's total US births 4.4%
Even split
17 of 383 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Esaw? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 383 babies named Esaw. The most recent recorded year was 1968. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 15 births.
When was Esaw most popular? ▼
Esaw was most popular in the 1920s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Esaw most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Esaw are South Carolina (17 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Esaw been used? ▼
Esaw has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 62 years of data through 1968.
What names are similar to Esaw? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esau, Esai, Esaias, Esa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Esaw's data
- Esaw's decade-level peak was the 1920s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Esaws (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Esaw
Nearby Names Like Esaw
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Esaw
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Esaias Boy
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Esa Boy
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Esaiah Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1968 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Esaw: Baby Name Since 1907 - 383 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/esaw. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Esaw draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.